The Danish fashion stylist and street-style star Pernille Teisbæk is the epitome of Scandinavian chic. Her fashion looks have garnered 415,000 Instagram followers (and counting), and she often matches her outfits with perfectly composed backdrops in her chic, unmistakably Scandi apartment.

All parquet floors and soaring white walls, her home in the leafy Frederiksberg district of Copenhagen mixes design classics with statement vintage pieces and high street finds – much like her covetable wardrobe. When Pernille bought the fourth-floor apartment last year, she tore down several walls to create an airy, open-plan feel.

Thrilled with the result, she was nonetheless presented with an unexpected problem. ‘I moved from a smaller flat, and this apartment is huge by comparison, so my old furniture looked really small in here. I had to sell most of it, but it has given me the chance to start over.’

Pernille tore down several walls to create the light, airy living
area. The cushions are from H&M Home and the resin side table is by
Andrianna Shamaris Credit:
Ditte Isager

How would you describe your decorating look?

It totally reflects my fashion sense. I like modern shapes in toned-down colours like blues, greys with gold and brass accents for warmth, and a few statement vintage pieces that pop out.

Where do you look for interiors inspiration?

One of the best things about my work is that I travel a lot. I love going to stores around the world and finding new design ideas. I don’t make it easy for myself, though. I had my sofa custom-made in New York and shipped over. My marble dining table was made specially, by an Italian marble expert who doesn’t usually take private commissions. They’re both forever buys.

How has your Danish heritage influenced your style?

I love Danish furniture, blended in with the things I find on my travels. I have chairs by Arne Jacobsen around my dining table and in my office, and I also love Hans Wegner’s designs – I will never get tired of looking at them. They’re the sort of thing you keep your whole life and pass down to your kids.

How do guests react to the space?

Everyone who visits says it’s very calm here. Whenever I’ve been away, staying in a bunch of hotel rooms, it’s always amazing to come back here for the space, light and energy. It’s where I recharge and reboot.

Furniture: new or vintage?

I prefer vintage because it has a time-worn look that I really like. A home needs to look lived in. I don’t like coming into a flat and it feeling like an exhibition. You need to feel comfortable enough to sit anywhere or touch anything.

What is your decorating philosophy?

Think of the home like you do your wardrobe. Invest in classics, because you can never go wrong with them. Then mix it up with a few accessories that can bring something fresh to your interiors as the seasons change.

Your best new home finds?

My boyfriend surprised me with a beautiful brass tray by the Danish designer FOS for my last birthday. He recently collaborated with Phoebe Philo to create furniture for Céline stores. I bought linen sheets and a cashmere blanket from H&M Home to layer up my bed for winter. I love that you don’t have to spend a huge amount of money to add luxe touches.

Do you have a favourite room in the apartment?

My bedroom. It has a small balcony where I grow plants. It’s so nice to wake up in the morning with the sun coming through the windows and greenery outside. It’s just a lovely space to be in.